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TROUBLESHOOTING 61 Problem The interior of the refrigerator is covered with dust or soot. Possible Cause & Solution The refrigerator is located near a fire source, such as a fireplace, chimney, or candle. • Make sure that the refrigerator is not located near a fire source, such as a fireplace, chimney or candle. ENGLISH Noises Problem Clicking Rattling Whooshing Gurgling Popping Sizzling Vibrating Dripping Pulsating or highpitched sound Possible Cause & Solution The defrost control will click when the automatic defrost cycle begins and ends. The thermostat control (or refrigerator control on some models) will also click when cycling on and off. • Normal Operation Rattling noises may come from the flow of refrigerant, the water line on the back of the unit, or items stored on top of or around the refrigerator. • Normal Operation Refrigerator is not resting solidly on the floor. • Floor is weak or uneven or leveling legs need to be adjusted. See the Leveling and Door Alignment section. Refrigerator with linear compressor was jarred while running. • Normal Operation Evaporator fan motor is circulating air through the refrigerator and freezer compartments. • Normal Operation Air is being forced over the condenser by the condenser fan. • Normal Operation Refrigerant flowing through the cooling system. • Normal Operation Contraction and expansion of the inside walls due to changes in temperature. • Normal Operation Water dripping on the defrost heater during a defrost cycle. • Normal Operation If the side or back of the refrigerator is touching a cabinet or wall, some of the normal vibrations may make an audible sound. • To eliminate the noise, make sure that the sides and back cannot vibrate against any wall or cabinet. Water running into the drain pan during the defrost cycle. • Normal Operation Your refrigerator is designed to run more efficiently to keep your food items at the desired temperature. The high efficiency compressor may cause your new refrigerator to run longer than your old one, but it is still more energy efficient than previous models. While the refrigerator is running, it is normal to hear a pulsating or highpitched sound. • Normal Operation

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TROUBLESHOOTING
ENGLISH
Noises
The interior of the
refrigerator is
covered with dust or
soot.
The refrigerator is located near a fire source, such as a fireplace, chimney, or candle.
•
Make sure that the refrigerator is not located near a fire source, such as a fireplace,
chimney or candle.
Problem
Possible Cause & Solution
Clicking
The defrost control will click when the automatic defrost cycle begins and ends. The
thermostat control (or refrigerator control on some models) will also click when cycling
on and off.
•
Normal Operation
Rattling
Rattling noises may come from the flow of refrigerant, the water line on the back of
the unit, or items stored on top of or around the refrigerator.
•
Normal Operation
Refrigerator is not resting solidly on the floor.
•
Floor is weak or uneven or leveling legs need to be adjusted. See the Leveling and Door
Alignment section.
Refrigerator with linear compressor was jarred while running.
•
Normal Operation
Whooshing
Evaporator fan motor is circulating air through the refrigerator and freezer
compartments.
•
Normal Operation
Air is being forced over the condenser by the condenser fan.
•
Normal Operation
Gurgling
Refrigerant flowing through the cooling system.
•
Normal Operation
Popping
Contraction and expansion of the inside walls due to changes in temperature.
•
Normal Operation
Sizzling
Water dripping on the defrost heater during a defrost cycle.
•
Normal Operation
Vibrating
If the side or back of the refrigerator is touching a cabinet or wall, some of the normal
vibrations may make an audible sound.
•
To eliminate the noise, make sure that the sides and back cannot vibrate against any wall
or cabinet.
Dripping
Water running into the drain pan during the defrost cycle.
•
Normal Operation
Pulsating or high-
pitched sound
Your refrigerator is designed to run more efficiently to keep your food items at the
desired temperature. The high efficiency compressor may cause your new refrigerator
to run longer than your old one, but it is still more energy efficient than previous
models. While the refrigerator is running, it is normal to hear a pulsating or high-
pitched sound.
•
Normal Operation
Problem
Possible Cause & Solution